A/C compressor unit from engine. Secure the A/C compressor, still connected to the high- and low-pressure hoses, to the side of the vehicle with rope.

Disconnect the intermediate extension from the steering assembly as follows:

Hold the steering wheel in the straight ahead position, using the seat belt looped through the steering wheel and buckled securely so the steering wheel will not turn. This will prevent an open circuit of the spiral cable.

Disconnect the 2 frame wire connectors from the inverter with converter assembly and protect the electrode and connector parts with insulating tape.

Use a small screwdriver to lift up the green lock pin, then disconnect the connector for the air conditioning inverter.

Disconnect any remaining wiring connectors including the engine main wiring harness.

Remove the mounting bolts and disconnect the MG1 and MG2 power cables. Protect the connector parts with insulating tape.

Remove the 3 mounting bolts and the inverter with converter assembly.

Remove or disconnect the following:

Radiator assembly

No. 3 inverter cooling hose

No. 1 heat storage water by-pass hose

Engine ground cable

Air cleaner inlet hose from air cleaner case

Air cleaner assembly

Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) assembly

Fuel pipe clamp

Fuel tube from fuel delivery pipe by pinching the quick connector with your hand and pulling

Heater water hose

No. 3 heat storage water by-pass hose

Connector from ECM, then pull engine wire harness toward the engine compartment side

Harness and harness clamp from the engine room main relay block

Ground cable

Wiring harness from compressor

Compressor unit from engine. Secure the compressor, still connected to the high- and low-pressure hoses, to the side of the vehicle with rope.

Disconnect the steering sliding yoke as follows:

Hold the steering wheel in the straight ahead position, using the seat belt looped through the steering wheel and buckled securely so the steering wheel will not turn. This will prevent an open circuit of the spiral cable.

Remove the 2 clips, then remove the column hole cover silencer.

Loosen the bolt on the steering column side of the sliding yoke.

Remove the bolt on the steering gear side of the sliding yoke.

Put paint marks on the sliding yoke and intermediate shaft, then disconnect the sliding yoke.

Remove or disconnect the following:

Front exhaust pipe

Left and right front axle hub nuts

Left front stabilizer link

Left and right tie rod ends

Left and right front lower control arms

Left and right front axle hub/bearing assemblies

Left and right drive shafts

Engine torque rod

Front suspension crossmember

Secure the engine/transaxle assembly onto a lifting device.

Remove or disconnect the following:

Right engine mounting bracket and right engine mounting insulator

Left engine mounting bracket and left engine mounting insulator

While operating the engine lifter, lower the engine and transaxle assembly out of the vehicle slowly and carefully. Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hoses and cables.

Separate the engine from the transaxle unit.

Fig. Remove/install the engine using an engine lifting device-Prius

To install:

Connect the transaxle assembly to the engine assembly.

Install the engine and transaxle assembly into the engine compartment using the engine lifting device.

Install or connect the following:

Right engine mounting bracket and right engine mounting insulator. Torque the nuts and bolts to 38 ft. lbs. (52 Nm)

While wearing insulating gloves, joint the service plug grip with the HV battery. While pushing the service plug grip to the right, rotate the lever to the right. Slide the lever down to lock the service plug grip in place.

Connect the negative battery cable.

Install the rear No. 3 floor board.

Install the rear deck floor box.

Install the rear No. 2 floor board.

Refill engine coolant, engine oil and transaxle fluid.

Install or connect the following:

Front wheels

Engine under covers

Adjust front wheel alignment.

Perform initialization.

Run the engine and verify that there are no fuel, coolant, transaxle or exhaust leaks.